History of Slavery in Belize

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What significant event regarding slavery occurred in the 1720s in Belize?

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Slaves were first brought to Belize.

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What was the first record of seeing slaves in British Honduras?

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In 1724, a Spanish missionary recorded seeing slaves.

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What important legislation was passed in 1765?

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Burnaby's Code passes; Public Meetings begin and the first record of a slave revolt.

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Who was Thomas Paslow?

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A slave owner whose cruelty led to slaves running away, yet he was hailed as a hero of the Battle of St. George's Caye.

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What was the case involving Duncanette Campbell?

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A free colored woman tried for punishing her slave Kitty in an illegal, cruel, and severe manner.

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What did Mansfield William Bowen do that led to a court case?

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He was taken to court by Peggy the slave for cruelly beating and torturing her on accusations of theft.

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Who was Admiral Sir William Burnaby?

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Commander-in-chief of the British naval squadron in Jamaica who got settlers to agree to a primitive constitution.

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What powers did Superintendent George Arthur acquire?

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He was the first superintendent to acquire new powers including making laws and allocating land.

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What happened between 1817-1840 regarding the Superintendent's position?

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Numerous changes were made to strengthen the position of the Superintendent.

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What was significant about the year 1820 in Belize's history?

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The last organized slave revolt led by Will & Sharper occurred and the Supreme Court was established.